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In this program, participants will explore the future possibility of inclusive urban development through the experience of playing parasports (boccia) in public spaces. With the hosting of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics last year, there has been growing momentum toward the realization of an inclusive society that mutually recognizes the diversity of people regardless of disability, race, nationality, gender, and other factors. Meanwhile, in the field of urban development, there is a growing demand for "cities" that enhance urban attractiveness and generate innovation and added value. It is also becoming increasingly important to create "comfortable and pleasant" cities where people want to walk, and to ensure diversity through the use of public spaces. Against this backdrop, this Kick–off workshop will initiate a dialogue between parasports and urban development, with experts in their respective fields presenting on the future collaboration of parasports and urban development.
*This event will be given in Japanese.
Date
Sunday, May 29, 2022
PART I Symposium (Online): 13:30 -16:05 (JST)
PART II Discussion (Onsite): 16:20-17:30 (JST)
Venue
PART I Symposium
TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity 3F, Lecture Theater, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University [Access]
PART II Discussion
Seminar Room, 2 F, AIMR Main Building, Ktahira Katahira Campus, Tohoku University [Access]
Invited Speakers
Shigenori Kobayashi (General Incorporated Association Mori Memorial Foundation)
Tatsuya Mitsuyasu (The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
Hiroko Miura (General Incorporated Association Japan Boccha Association)
Aki Taguchi (The Nippon Foundation Parasports Support Center)
Hiroyuki Uematsu (University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences / Vice Chairman of Japan Area Management Network)
Registration
Registration deadline: Fryday, May 27, 2022, 10:00 (JST)
- Closed
* This form is written in Japanese.
Time Schedule
- Chair: Toshiyuki Takagi (Tohoku Forum for Creativity, Organization for Research Promotion, Tohoku University)
- 13:30 – 13:35
- Opening Remarks
- Norifumi Ushio (Executive Vice President, Tohoku University)
- 13:35 – 13:50
- Jun Mitarai (Graduate School of Law, Tohoku University)
- On the Aim of the Program
- 13:50 – 14:20
- Tatsuya Mitsuyasu (The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
- Ensuring Diversity in Urban Development: the Significance of Utilizing Public Space
- 14:20 – 14:30
- Break
- 14:30 – 15:05
- Aki Taguchi (The Nippon Foundation Parasports Support Center)
- Toward the Realization of an Inclusive Society through Parasports
- 15:05 – 15:30
- Hiroyuki Uematsu (University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences/ Vice Chairman of Japan Area Management Network)
- Overview of Area Management Activities and a Case Study Report on Boccia Experiences in Public Spaces
- 15:30 – 15:55
- Hiroko Miura (General Incorporated Association Japan Boccha Association)
- D&I Sports Boccia: the Efforts of Japan Boccha Association
- 15:55 – 16:05
- Closing Remarks
- Shigenori Kobayashi (General Incorporated Association Mori Memorial Foundation)
Co–hosted by
Graduate School of Public Policy, Tohoku University
Supported by
Japan Area Management Network
In association with
General Incorporated Association Japan Boccia Association
Contact
Takao KOGA (Tohoku Forum for Creativity, Organization for Research Promotion, Tohoku University)
Email: takao.koga.a2*tohoku.ac.jp (Change * to @)